A Surprising Start to the Season
When the latest conference standings were released, the numbers were startling: every team in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s women’s division was listed with zero points. The blank slate, while unexpected, is not a data error but a reflection of where the schedule sits in its early stages.
The WCHA uses a three‑point system for conference matchups. A regulation victory awards a team three points, while a win achieved in overtime or via a shootout yields two points. Conversely, a team that loses in overtime or a shootout receives a single point, and a regulation loss brings no points.
Because the season just kicked off, none of the clubs have yet accumulated points through wins or overtime outcomes. Each game represents an opportunity to climb the leaderboard, and the early standings simply reflect the neutral starting point from which all points will be earned.
Coaches and analysts alike are watching closely as the first few series unfold, knowing that a single overtime loss could already place a team ahead of a winless opponent. The unique scoring nuance adds a strategic layer that will shape conference play throughout the year.